What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[Noleftist]

Cars look great! I assume KCx AF is similar to CarPro Lift?

I recently picked up ADS Hero to use as kind of an all in one product. Mainly because of the love for some of their stuff in this thread. I've used it for QD, clay, and drying aid and it works great for all. At 64:1 dilution, a 16oz bottle will last me a long time.

Also did a post-track cleanup. Front bumper before and after says it all.

I pre-treat with Lift at 1:10 where needed only and then wash with Reset. In retrospect, should've done a Descale wash instead of Reset with how sunny it was. I was moving as fast as I could to get it cleaned and dry. I haven't needed anything more than Lift into Reset for even the toughest bugs or rubber from the track.

Until there's another radical change in auto detailing chemicals, I think I've found my exterior routine for a while with CarPro Essence and Reload 2.0 once a year, with maintenance washes after each track day. Mustang gets that treatment in the Spring and Bronco in the Fall.

Yes, I went back to touch up my lip after I saw it in this after photo lol.

I do HPDE and I think CarPro Descale is a great idea due to all the brake dust and track slag, etc.
Am I wrong? Something better for the body? Wheels?
my wheels are SUPER DIRTY QUICKLY w/ the Carbotech and G-LOC pads, like within minutes.

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[DFB5.0]

@DFB5.0 what is your opinion between DIY Detail Interior Clean vs ADS Pilot?

DIY Interior Clean & Protect is nice, and has some mild dressing potential. ADS Pilot flashes away quicker and only leaves a UV inhibitor behind, so no dressing potential. I much much much prefer Pilot. While it doesn't leave an immediately obvious before and after, whatever is in it just makes the interior plastics look richer, but in a natural way. Hard to fully describe, but that's my feeling.

I also prefer the "spiced pear" scent of Pilot over the "green apple" DIY. Both are distinctive and refreshing next to all of the lemon/citrus scented interior products on the marker. A personal preference, but Pilot smells more premium.

If you want to read more on Pilot, I wrote this recently -
Armour Detail Supply Pilot - DFB's Detailing Advice

And no, I'm not sponsored by ADS. (Sorry, not directing that at you Alberto, but apparently some people need to read that)

 

[larr12]

Thanks for the feedback @DFB5.0 and like always, for sharing your knowledge

 

[MAGS1]

And no, I'm not sponsored by ADS

Would be nice though, right?

 

[skinnyb]

Would be nice though, right?

IKR? LOL. I even wore my ADS Dri fit shirt while I was detailing a car this morning. And used ADS supplies almost exclusively.

 

[wcharon]

Hi @DFB5.0 ...

Hope everything is OK. My Windshield is going to be replaced on Thursday and i want to put a Sealer on it after.

Was thinking to use GYEON Quickview or ARMOUR Glass Coating. Do you have any other suggestion which route to take?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DFB5.0]

Hi @DFB5.0 ...

Hope everything is OK. My Windshield is going to be replaced on Thursday and i want to put a Sealer on it after.

Was thinking to use GYEON Quickview or ARMOUR Glass Coating. Do you have any other suggestion which route to take?

Thanks in advance.

Short Term - Gyeon Quickview (Easier to Apply)
Long Term - ADS Glass Coating (More Challenging to Apply)

 

[wcharon]

Short Term - Gyeon Quickview (Easier to Apply)
Long Term - ADS Glass Coating (More Challenging to Apply)

Hummmmm... Thanks Buddy.

Do you think the challenging can be done by a newbie or it is because it involves more curing time or leveling the product?

I am going to see if i find a video of ARMOUR applying it first.

 

[MAGS1]

Hummmmm... Thanks Buddy.

Do you think the challenging can be done by a newbie or it is because it involves more curing time or leveling the product?

I am going to see if i find a video of ARMOUR applying it first.

I’ve applied both. The challenge with ADS Glass (and most other true coatings) is if you let it sit too long before leveling, you get high spots. It shows as a dark haze on the glass. Only way to get rid of it is to polish it off and re-coat the area. Just follow their directions for dwell time before wiping/leveling and you should be fine.

 

[wcharon]

I’ve applied both. The challenge with ADS Glass (and most other true coatings) is if you let it sit too long before leveling, you get high spots. It shows as a dark haze on the glass. Only way to get rid of it is to polish it off and re-coat the area. Just follow their directions for dwell time before wiping/leveling and you should be fine.

Thanks. That seems OK. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Did you like one more than other in terms of durability?

 

[skinnyb]

Thanks. That seems OK. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Did you like one more than other in terms of durability?

I've used both as well. Gyeon Quickview is really good. A touch easier to apply, it comes in that nifty applicator thing like Glaco, maybe a bit less durable. ADS Glass is more like a traditional coating. I always polish glass before using ADS glass. And simply apply much like a paint coating. It does work great, and lasts a long time. Not super difficult to apply, just follow the directions, and ADS does have really good videos to follow.

 

[MAGS1]

Thanks. That seems OK. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Did you like one more than other in terms of durability?

ADS is much better for longevity. I got about 9-10 months out of the Gyeon, which I didn’t think was too bad for a daily driver. That was on the windshield, the side windows and rear windshield were still doing ok. The use of the wipers just beats up the coatings after a while

 

[Evolvd]

I put ADS glass on my F-150 windshield back in Oct/Nov and while it’s still beading I’ve noticed a decrease in performance. I don’t use my wipers unless absolutely necessary. I’m going to reapply here soon. Thankfully it’s easy to use and I have Bilt Hamber Re-View to clean up the glass beforehand like I did prior to the last application.

 

[DFB5.0]

Yesterday, Mr. Olly decided to have an impromptu swim while on a play date with his bigger friends. Without even hesitating, he stepped off the edge of the pool and onto the plastic leaf cover, a few wobbly steps later he plunged straight into the water. I plucked him out in seconds, the accompanying roll on the grass turned him into a wet, muddy mess that earned him a bath once we got home.

Wet, muddy dogs and freshly detailed interiors aren't a happy combination. Annoyingly, last week I had properly deep cleaned the leather and reapplied a conditioner. :doh

Now, you'd assume in this situation a heavy-duty interior cleaner would be required. However, I didn't want to strip and reapply the leather conditioner that went down last week. So, after a vacuum, I grabbed my bottle of pre-mixed ONR, dampened the towel, then sprayed directly on the affected areas and went after it. ONR did a splendid job, no need for scrubbing, no need for a stronger interior cleaner, just a rinse-less wash that encapsulated and removed the dirt without sweat. Without a surfactant base, in theory ONR would leave the leather conditioner untouched. And on plastic and leather surfaces, it doesn't impart gloss, just a fresh clean surface.

I also decided to give the Wildtrak's front windscreen some love. After washing the car, I clayed the glass using the soapy water from my bucket (Reset) as lube. Once dry, it was time to polish using a new product from Carpro.

CARPRO GofX 150mL Kit | Glass & Polish Cleaner Kit – Waxit Car Care

CARPRO GoFX | Glass Traffic Oil Film Remover

GofX is a step down from Carpro's sledge hammer glass polish, CeriGlass (cerium oxide). While CeriGlass is about your only avenue for diminishing scratches in glass, it's an absolute pain to use, messy, dusty, brutal wipe off. GofX is said to be more of deep cleaner and clarity improver that's also able to remove water etchings and mineral deposits.

"At its core, GofX is a specialised glass polish that combines micro-abrasives and chemical cleaners to deeply cleanse exterior glass surfaces. GofX is designed to eliminate the bonded contamination that builds up over time, things like oily traffic film, baked-on bug residue, hard water spots, and old sealant or coating layers."

Carpro offer GofX as a standalone product in 250ml, 500ml and 4-litre bottles, or as a kit that includes a 250ml bottle, the new BUFF Applicator Handle with corresponding rayon glass pad, and a microfiber towel.

On this occasion, I decided to use GofX by hand with the supplied applicator and pad. Sadly, I wasn't impressed with this product. If there was a pictorial example of the old "rocks in a bottle" saying, GofX would be it. I found it to be super gritty, the working time was too short, and the wipe off terrible. I get the feeling they made the consistency thicker to prevent sling when using GofX with a machine, something that affects CeriGlass and my usual glass polish, P&S Clarity Creme. But even then, that doesn't excuse the short working time or the wipe off.

I asked Sandro about GofX in the comments section of his latest video -

"GofX does seem to work well, especially with water spots and etchings - even used it on my glass shower screens with great results. But it is a bit messy and dusty, and the wipe off can be a bit of work. So good and capable, but the user experience could be better."



So, it wasn't just me. I actually decided to go back over the glass, this time using my EB212, a Lake Country SDO blue, and another new product, P&S Rehab Correction Creme.

P&S Rehab Correction Creme - Detailing Shed

And what a contrast. Where GofX left me cold, Rehab was a revelation. In terms of where it sits, Rehab is considered a 1-step compound, similar in concept to Scholl S20 Black and Sonax Perfect Finish. What I loved about Rehab is the lotion (creme) like consistency, which provides a super lubricated feel and a long working time. The wipe off is excellent as well, no fighting residue, no dust. And to cap it off, they put a scent in Rehab, so no petro-chemical aroma here.

I can't wait to put Rehab on paint. From what I've seen, it's been winning a lot of fans for its performance and super easy wipe off. In other words, Rehab scores highly for user experience. For me, I can see this replacing Perfect Finish and S20 Black.

After polishing, the windscreen was wiped down with Rupes Reveal Lite, then followed by 99% IPA. I then applied NV Glass Lite, which is no longer available as I think they had a lot of problems with it eating spray heads. To get around that, I just take the sprayer off and use a pipette and apply it like a coating. You then wipe it off with a little spritz of glass cleaner.

 

[skinnyb]

Yesterday, Mr. Olly decided to have an impromptu swim while on a play date with his bigger friends. Without even hesitating, he stepped off the edge of the pool and onto the plastic leaf cover, a few wobbly steps later he plunged straight into the water. I plucked him out in seconds, the accompanying roll on the grass turned him into a wet, muddy mess that earned him a bath once we got home.

Wet, muddy dogs and freshly detailed interiors aren't a happy combination. Annoyingly, last week I had properly deep cleaned the leather and reapplied a conditioner. :doh

Now, you'd assume in this situation a heavy-duty interior cleaner would be required. However, I didn't want to strip and reapply the leather conditioner that went down last week. So, after a vacuum, I grabbed my bottle of pre-mixed ONR, dampened the towel, then sprayed directly on the affected areas and went after it. ONR did a splendid job, no need for scrubbing, no need for a stronger interior cleaner, just a rinse-less wash that encapsulated and removed the dirt without sweat. Without a surfactant base, in theory ONR would leave the leather conditioner untouched. And on plastic and leather surfaces, it doesn't impart gloss, just a fresh clean surface.

I also decided to give the Wildtrak's front windscreen some love. After washing the car, I clayed the glass using the soapy water from my bucket (Reset) as lube. Once dry, it was time to polish using a new product from Carpro.

CARPRO GofX 150mL Kit | Glass & Polish Cleaner Kit – Waxit Car Care

CARPRO GoFX | Glass Traffic Oil Film Remover

GofX is a step down from Carpro's sledge hammer glass polish, CeriGlass (cerium oxide). While CeriGlass is about your only avenue for diminishing scratches in glass, it's an absolute pain to use, messy, dusty, brutal wipe off. GofX is said to be more of deep cleaner and clarity improver that's also able to remove water etchings and mineral deposits.

"At its core, GofX is a specialised glass polish that combines micro-abrasives and chemical cleaners to deeply cleanse exterior glass surfaces. GofX is designed to eliminate the bonded contamination that builds up over time, things like oily traffic film, baked-on bug residue, hard water spots, and old sealant or coating layers."

Carpro offer GofX as a standalone product in 250ml, 500ml and 4-litre bottles, or as a kit that includes a 250ml bottle, the new BUFF Applicator Handle with corresponding rayon glass pad, and a microfiber towel.

On this occasion, I decided to use GofX by hand with the supplied applicator and pad. Sadly, I wasn't impressed with this product. If there was a pictorial example of the old "rocks in a bottle" saying, GofX would be it. I found it to be super gritty, the working time was too short, and the wipe off terrible. I get the feeling they made the consistency thicker to prevent sling when using GofX with a machine, something that affects CeriGlass and my usual glass polish, P&S Clarity Creme. But even then, that doesn't excuse the short working time or the wipe off.

I asked Sandro about GofX in the comments section of his latest video -

"GofX does seem to work well, especially with water spots and etchings - even used it on my glass shower screens with great results. But it is a bit messy and dusty, and the wipe off can be a bit of work. So good and capable, but the user experience could be better."



So, it wasn't just me. I actually decided to go back over the glass, this time using my EB212, a Lake Country SDO blue, and another new product, P&S Rehab Correction Creme.

P&S Rehab Correction Creme - Detailing Shed

And what a contrast. Where GofX left me cold, Rehab was a revelation. In terms of where it sits, Rehab is considered a 1-step compound, similar in concept to Scholl S20 Black and Sonax Perfect Finish. What I loved about Rehab is the lotion (creme) like consistency, which provides a super lubricated feel and a long working time. The wipe off is excellent as well, no fighting residue, no dust. And to cap it off, they put a scent in Rehab, so no petro-chemical aroma here.

I can't wait to put Rehab on paint. From what I've seen, it's been winning a lot of fans for its performance and super easy wipe off. In other words, Rehab scores highly for user experience. For me, I can see this replacing Perfect Finish and S20 Black.

After polishing, the windscreen was wiped down with Rupes Reveal Lite, then followed by 99% IPA. I then applied NV Glass Lite, which is no longer available as I think they had a lot of problems with it eating spray heads. To get around that, I just take the sprayer off and use a pipette and apply it like a coating. You then wipe it off with a little spritz of glass cleaner.

Once I got a bottle of Rehab, it QUICKLY became my go to polish. Coupled with a hybrid Urofiber pad (Oreo pad), it is VERY impressive. Super lubricated, a breeze to wipe off and smells fantastic.

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